2824 Seventy sixth Street Elmwood Park
Exact Construction Date: 1928
Primary Materials: Brick
Secondary Materials: Stone
Architect | Builder: Ashby, Ashby, Schultz (1928), Berger, Kelley, & Samuelson (1949), Belli and Belli (1976)
Historic Use: John Mills School
Current Use: John Mills School - addition
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Education
General Notes:
Originall built in 1928. additions in 1949 and 1976, freestanding plastic sign on east side, metal attached sign on west façade, window alterations
Roof Form: Flat
Sign Type: Attached
Sign Materials: Metal
Surveyors: M.B., C.A., N.W.
Survey Date: 10/26/2009
Related Literature: School District Newsletter - March 1998/Tribune article mentions reinforced concrete
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Noteworthy Classification Features:
1937 WPA murals – restored in 1998 “The Evolution of Education” by Gregory Orloff, Brick building with limestone window surrounds
Noteworthy Site Features:
Parking Lot
Major Alterations:
Additions